2024 debates: U.S. Senate with Maria Cantwell and Raul Garcia

Incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Raul Garcia participated in a live debate in Spokane.

The Spokesman-Review, in partnership with Gonzaga University, KSPS, The Black Lens and the Washington State Debate Coalition hosted a live U.S. Senate debate between incumbent Senator Maria Cantwell and challenger Dr. Raul Garcia. The debate was held at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Statewide Voter Guide

KSPS will also broadcast the U.S. Senate debate at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

The U.S. Senator from Washington serves a six-year term, representing the state in the Senate. Two senators are elected from each state. Cantwell, a Democrat, was first elected to the Senate in 2000. Garcia, a Republican from Yakima, has been a physician for 26 years and is the medical director of Astria Toppenish Hospital. 


Related reading on the U.S. Senate race:  
Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat 
Raul Garcia drops WA governor bid after Dave Reichert announces run 


Cascade PBS is one of many media partners presenting the program through the Washington State Debate Coalition. Find more coverage on candidates, races and ballot issues in our 2024 voter guide

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